This is a rare opportunity to learn many new things about our springs.
Many people in Florida remain unaware of the plight of our dying springs and rivers because of our greenwashing governor, DEP and water management districts. Events such as this play an important part in the difficult task of bringing awareness to this problem.
OSFR is proud to be represented by both our advisor Bob Knight and our board member Merrillee Malwitz-Jipson, two of the highest regarded experts on the springs.
Register now and bring a friend.
Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org
– A river is like a life: once taken,
it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum
Future of Florida Springs:
A Discussion on Spring Health
Talk + Workshop
Saturday, April 1st 11 a.m – 2 p.m,
@ Pugh Hall – UF Campus
296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
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A panel of four distinguished spring activists and scientists will present their perspectives on how to evaluate the health of Florida Springs. Topics that will be discussed include increasing nitrogen levels, the role of dissolved oxygen, and the change in flow rates in the springs. Audience members will be able to submit questions to presenters during the Q&A. Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to participate in one of three workshops: Science communication, wildlife photography, and communicating with different stakeholders.
The Key Note Address will be provided by: Dr. Steve Noll – UF Department of History
The panel will consist of the following
- Dr. Robert Knight – Director of the Florida Springs Institute
- Merrillee Jipson – Founder of Our Santa Fe River
- Greg Owen – Alachua County Environmental Protection Department
- Dr. Matt Cohen – Assistant Professor at the UF School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences
Workshops will be conducted by
- Linda Wilinski- A Conservation Photographer with a focus on Florida’s freshwater springs and its wildlife
- Sandra Poucher- Author and Illustrator of Wildlife of Florida’s Springs
- Dr. Sadie Hundemer – Assistant professor at the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) at the University of Florida
Light Refreshments will be provided!
Supporters: Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, UF Sustainability Department, Thompson Earth Systems Institute, UF Geology Department, UF Water Institute
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FREE PARKING on weekends!
Suggested Parking: Stephen O’Connell parking lot or by the Infirmary
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